Friday, September 30, 2011

well, we worked on them almost non stop this week, we fell in bed late at night exhausted, but our hard work has paid off! Thanks to all who help us this week, you were a blessing!

Thank goodness for smart phones, so we can look up answers to our questions! Our general contractors wife had a stroke on Sunday,{that is why we were googling stuff rather than ask the G.C.} she has something called Patent Foramen Ovale, she is doing well, although she will need some physical therapy, and she has to have open heart surgery next month. Please keep the Cook family in your prayers!

20 grit sand paper! ouch!

We found oak floors in the kitchen,

and douglas fir in the living and dining rooms...

Dust, lots and lots of dust!

Finally, we were able to start staining!

and I spent all day today putting on the first coat of polyurethane! Only 2 more to go...ugh..
We were also able to get the vanities and linen closet in the upstairs bath. Hopefully we will have a fully functioning bath by next week! Our washer and dryer were delivered today too!

Ryan is working on carpet right now, oh, and in all of our "free time" we are packing up the house getting ready to move!

I would gather children

Some would gather money along the path of life, Some would gather roses, And rest from worldly strife. But I would gather children from among the thorns of sin, I would seek a golden curl, And a freckled, toothless grin. For money cannot enter in that land of endless day, And roses that are gathered soon will wilt along the way. But oh, the laughing children, As I cross the sunset sea, And the gates swing wide to heaven I can take them in with me!Author unknown

Dylan

Our responsible first born, loves sports, hunting and fishing, listening to music and hanging out with his friends and brothers. He is helpful and usually has a good attitude!

Jayden

Our free spirited second born, loves nature, art, animals, hunting, fishing, and playing outside with his brothers. He is inquisitive, and funny and loves his 4 H cows!!

Spencer

Our competitive third born, loves sports, hunting and fishing. He too loves his 4 H cows. He is sensitive and loving. He wants to live and work in Guatemala with the poor people and children!

Easton

Our sweet little fourth born loves to ride bikes and play with his brothers, and enjoys coloring with his sisters. He loves to learn, especially his memory verses for Awana. He is a fun mixture of serious and funny!

Anaya

Our darling little Guatemala born daughter is super spunky. She loves to play with her baby dolls and her brothers and sister! She loves to go shopping and have her nails done by mommy or hang with daddy and the boys.

Luisa Joy

Our beautiful little Colombian born daughter also known as Lucy, is such a joy! She is a thinker, she doesn't say much yet, but she is learning new words every day. She loves it when her brothers chase her. She is very easy going and super sweet with just a tad stubborn thrown in for good measure!